Xiaomi introduces new “human presence sensor”, three years battery life

Xiaomi today on the Youpin crowdfunding platform “Xiaomi People’s Presence
Sensorintroduced a new sensor called “. This sensor has the ability to accurately detect the presence of people and does not need to be installed or plugged into an outlet.

Xiaomi People Presence
Sensor’It is scheduled to be officially released on May 15 and will have a starting price of 119 yuan ($16.74). The most striking feature of the sensor is that, unlike Xiaomi’s previous “Mijia Human Body Sensor 2S” model, it contains a “low-power millimeter wave radar”.

Xiaomi introduces new “human presence sensor”, three years battery life

This technology offers 130-degree wide-angle detection and can dynamically detect human presence up to 6 meters, while fixed detection goes up to 4 meters. Under constant light, the sensor can accurately detect people’s presence even when they are not moving.

In terms of specifications, the sensor is powered by a single CR2450 button battery and XiaomiAccording to , this battery can last 3 years. The sensor has built-in magnets that allow it to be easily attached to furniture, and can additionally be mounted in different places with an adhesive base. The device can connect with the Mijia App, so you can view 24-hour light intensity curves and establish smart connections with other compatible devices.

This sensor could be a great solution for smart home automation. For example, you can automatically turn on the lights when the sensor detects someone entering the room, providing a pleasant, hands-free experience. Likewise, the sensor can save energy by turning off the lights when it detects that no one is entering the room. Additionally, the sensor works with a smart thermostat to adjust temperature settings based on occupancy to ensure comfort and efficiency.